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What is a stomaltheropy
Stomaltherapists - trained Clinical Nurse
Specialists, who are members of the South African
Stomaltherapy Association (SASA).
Stomaltherapists provide peri-operative care and
operate at STOMA CLINICS
for advice and product.
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Stoma Clinics
After you have been
discharged, you will arrange an appointment to see
your stomaltherapist at a stoma clinic. She will:-
- check your stoma
- answer any queries
- help you to select the most appropriate and
cost effective product and tell you where to
purchase it
It is recommended that you visit your stomaltherapist twice a year for a check up and find out about the latest products on the market.
Booklets - are provided on the different operations free of charge. Please ask your surgeon or stomaltherapist for a copy.
Don't be afraid to ask questions! You are a special individual and answers pertaining to your return to work, sport and sexuality will be tailor-made to suit you and your situation.
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Code of Nursing practice
A code of nursing practice is essential to establish professional standards which define the individual's responsibility to the profession.
The Stomaltherapist has a professional obligation to adhere to the Code of Nursing Practice established by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- The Stomaltherapist will provide needed
service to persons irrespective of race, colour,
creed, sex, sexual preference, age, political or
social status
- The Stomaltherapist respects the beliefs,
values and customs of the individual and
maintains his/her right to privacy by
maintaining confidentiality, sharing with others
only that information relevant to his/her care
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The Ostomate's Bill of Rights
- be given preoperative counselling
- have an appropriately positioned stoma site
- have a well constructed stoma
- have skilled postoperative nursing care
- have emotional support
- have individual instruction
- be informed on the availability of supplies
- be provided with information on community
resources
- have post hospital follow up and life long
supervision
- benefit from team efforts of healthcare
professionals
- be provided with information and counsel
from the Ostomy Association and its members
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Are you suffering from Ulcerative Colitis or Crohn’s Disease?
Have you only heard negative reports about surgery as an option?
If so, trained stomaltherapists will give you unbiased information regarding:
- the pros and cons of current surgical
procedures
- introduce you to others who have opted for
surgery - should you so wish
- discuss stomal management and aspects lifestyle following surgery